Paramount claims Netflix is leading a “scorched-earth” campaign to block its $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger, countering union concerns about potential job losses.
The European Union sanctioned Iran’s Revolutionary Guard unit and two officials for imposing tolls and restrictions on commercial vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, violating international navigation laws.
A new Senate bill seeks to mandate human authority over AI-driven lethal military systems, setting legal and operational controls to prevent autonomous force decisions.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that Bitcoin’s recent drop is connected to steady oil prices and AI sector trends, forecasting a downturn before a rebound.
President Trump stated US-Iran negotiations are nearing a final agreement to block Iran’s nuclear weapons, with the Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen shortly after.
Paramount criticized Netflix for a hostile campaign aimed at blocking its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, defending the deal as beneficial to content production and labor.
Bitcoin’s rally approaches $64,000 as large buy orders cluster between $57,000 and $59,000, signaling potential support despite subdued futures market activity.
Metaplanet’s CEO signals potential share repurchases to improve Bitcoin yield after mNAV dropped below 1.0, reflecting challenges in its Bitcoin treasury valuation.
A coalition of crypto companies urges the US Senate to advance the CLARITY Act, warning the bill faces missing its legislative window without urgent floor consideration.
Autonomous AI agents that control cryptocurrency wallets could operate without limits, potentially disrupting financial markets and user security, experts caution.